Monday, February 23, 2026

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Jan. 15, 2026.

Catch up with FFA news from Firelands FFA, Black River FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA.
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his "Winter Talks" series at the Ford Nature Center offers a fantastic variety of local history, science and folklore.
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Topics at the workshop include the basics of soil health, protein supplementation for winter feeding,and boosting soil fertility through soil health.

EPA moves to narrow Clean Water Act protections after Supreme Court ruling, raising concerns over water quality but providing clarity for farmers, builders.
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Small errors in asset valuation or missed liabilities can distort your farm's financial health, writes Ohio State University Extension's John Yost. Learn how to create a precise annual balance sheet that improves lender relations and guides smarter investment decisions.

From steelhead "home runs" to the Sichuan pheasant strikeout, outdoors columnist Jim Abrams explores the hits and misses of species introduction and the law of unintended consequences.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Jan. 8, 2026.

The FCC banned new foreign-made drones over security risks, disrupting U.S. farm spray drone use as growers warn of higher costs and fewer alternatives.

The 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture is unveiled. This year’s "Growing a Nation" theme celebrates the U.S. 250th anniversary with a dairy tribute to the Founding Fathers. The PA Farm Show runs now through Jan. 17.